1. RESUME 101
BY: AMERICAWORKS

2. CREATING AN IMPACTFUL RESUME
What is a RESUME ?
Highlights your education, skills, and accomplishments to a potential employer
First impression/representation of YOU
Must Haves:
Concise, organized
Powerful & compelling language
Focuses on responsibilities NOT only duties
Measurable Performance Results
Tells a STORY

3. Trivia Question: How long does an employer look at a Resume ?
A) 2 minutes B) 30 seconds C) 10 seconds

4. SIX SECONDS OR LESS !!!!

5. 15 Words that Should Be Included in Your Resume
Coordinated
Improved
Mentored
Managed
Oversaw
Launched
Spearheaded
Operated
Organized
Implemented
Administered
Established
Formulated
Maximized
Delivered

7. STRONG RESUME EXAMPLES

8. WEAK RESUME EXAMPLES

9. Strong/ Weak Resumes
Weak resumes do not provide enough detail to the employer about the job description
Weak resumes are NOT compelling or interesting to the reader
Weak Resumes focus on DUTIES and not ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Strong Resumes are concise and use powerful language
Strong Resume clearly document the IMPACT that the job had !
Strong Resumes are targeted to the JOB

10. YOUR TURN: Guess THAT Resume ?

13. Helpful Tips Check your grammar and spelling Pay attention to detail
Be specific and include data and results
Tailor your resume to specific jobs/industry

14. INDIVIDUAL RESUME BUILDING ACTIVITY 1
INDIVIDUAL RESUME BUILDING ACTIVITY 1. Compete the Resume Template & Build your own resume